Ezra 1:4-6

EasyEnglish Bible

⁴ In places where there are some Israelites who want to return, their neighbours must help them with gifts. They should give them silver, gold and other things for their journey. They should also give them animals. They may also give them special gifts for God's temple that is in Jerusalem.’

⁵ Then the leaders of the families of Judah and Benjamin prepared to return to Jerusalem. The priests and the Levites also prepared to go. God had put a thought in the minds of all those people that they should go. So they prepared everything that they needed to go and build the Lord's temple in Jerusalem. ⁶ Their neighbours gave them silver things, gold things and other valuable gifts, as well as animals. They also gave them offerings for the temple.